Gunn & Moore® Book of Cricket 2015
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Gunn & Moore® Book of Cricket 2015 www.gm-cricket.com 5 REASONS WHY GM? This GM Book of Cricket is designed to assist our trade customers around the World with their purchasing decisions. For more detailed information, see our A direct result of Gunn & Moore’s continual research industry leading website at: and development with our sports science partners, GM F-TECH provides cricketers with a better www.gm-cricket.com understanding of bat performance through more choice of bat faces. Science becomes reality You should stock GM because: only through GM’s DXM CAD/CAM precision 1. All GM English Willow DXM bats in this Book of Cricket manufacturing processes. are designed and produced by our own craftsmen and women in our own factory in Nottingham, England F7 – GM’s proven bat face design gives the best feel 2. The GM factory is the most technologically advanced to the batsman and the best power to weight ratio in the World 3. Only GM blend state of the art DXM technology with F4.5 – Confidence inspiring Big Bat design, over 130 years of craft experience optimised flatter face, improved spin control, 3 4. We have direct and absolute control over every aspect great feel (approx /4oz more than F7) of the bat manufacturing process 5. GM bat manufacturing innovation is leading the industry F2 – Flat face, maximised edges for enhanced shot 3 choice, immense power potential (approx /4oz more Ask other brands where “their” bats are made and by whom? than F4.5) Ask us, and we will tell you about Kevin, Brian, Robert, Dave, Adrian, Mark and the whole team. Better still, come and visit The choice is yours. the factory in Nottingham and see GM British Manufacturing GM F-TECH. Excellence leading the World for yourself! ONLy FROM GuNN & MOORE. M A C D E F2 F4.5 DXM C N FLAT FACE FLATTER FACE A V MAX EDGES BIG BAT Our world leading DXM process D A implements the findings of a Y OCTANE AURA B G MOGUL 5 year research programme into N TI SIGMA bat materials and manufacturing AF BLADE CR SIX6 technology. Substantial investment ICON in research, expert advice and machinery means: F7 + Superior wood conditioning improves the LIGHTWEIGHT stability and consistency of willow pre-production MAX POWER TO + A new paperless design process using state of the WEIGHT art CAD (Computer Aided Design) ICON + Quantum improvements to the vital pressing operation + Blade crafting by advanced CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing) WEIGHT COMPARISON CHART PLEASE NOTE + All mens bats except 303, will be supplied: ToeTek Now finish/Short handle/Right handed + Long handle, limited to adult sizes, please refer to the pricelist or website for available options TYPICAL WEIGHT COMPARISON FULL SIZE, WOMENS AND ACADEMY BATS This chart is an indicative guide to the weight distribution of full size short handle bats, including GM NOW!, ToeTek and a single grip. We endeavour to supply all orders in a balanced range across these weights. 2 To find the GM bat that best suits your playing BAT INFORMATION style try the unique GM Bat Selector @ http://www.gm-cricket.com/pages/bat-selector/ HIGHER GM 2015 BAT SPECTRUM = DENOTES CONCAVE BACK ICON F7 ICON F4.5 = DENOTES CONVEX BACK V = VOLUME OF BLADE IN CM3 SIGMA F4.5 3 S64 3 S65 E = MAX EDGE IN MM E30 E34 S = MAX SWELL DEPTH IN MM V 2,141cm V 2,192cm 3 S63 SIX6 F4.5 E37 V 2,298cm AURA F4.5 3 S61 MOGUL F4.5 E40 V 2,207cm 3 S63 OCTANE F2 WEET SPOT POSITION S E35 3 S64 V 2,287cm E38 3 S67 V 2,221cm E41 V 2,305cm LOWER GM 2015 BAT RANGE Figures relate to a Mens blade and are for guidance and comparison only MENS BAT SHAPE CHARACTERISTICS SWELL DEPTH SWELL POSITION BOW EDGES BACK PROFILE mm mm CONCAVITY VERY BIG VERY BIG BIG MEDIUM HIGH MIDDLE LOW DISTINCT SUBTLE BIG PRONOUNCED DISTINCT NONE BAT WEIGHTS: IMPORTANT INFORMATION Bat weight and performance is dependent on the NAKED particular cleft of English Willow that it is made from. No two clefts are the same even from the same tree. WEIGHT! OCTANE DXM F2 67 41 Heavier willow - less prone to damage, inherently Your bat, when born AURA DXM F4.5 63 35 more powerful. in Gunn & Moore’s Nottingham, England Lighter willow - more manoeuvrable, faster bat speed. MOGUL DXM F4.5 65 37 factory weighs about SIGMA DXM F4.5 63 37 ALWAyS SELECT A BAT BASED ON ITS 3oz less than its retail weight when SIX6 DXM F4.5 61 40 PICK uP, HOW IT FEELS TO yOu, fitted with GM NOW!, NOT ON ITS SCALE WEIGHT. ToeTek, labels and a ICON DXM F4.5 65 34 single grip. ICON DXM F7 64 30 BAT WEIGHT 2LB 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 3LB BAT WEIGHT 2LB 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 3LB ORIGINAL LE / ORIGINAL ORIGINAL LE / ORIGINAL OCTANE DXM F2 ICON DXM F4.5 808 808 ORIGINAL LE / ORIGINAL ORIGINAL LE / ORIGINAL AURA DXM F4.5 ICON DXM F7 909 / 808 808 ORIGINAL LE / ORIGINAL ORIGINAL LE / ORIGINAL MOGUL DXM F4.5 MOGUL WOMENS 909 / 808 808 ORIGINAL ORIGINAL LE / ORIGINAL SIGMA DXM F4.5 SIX6 WOMENS 909 / 808 808 ORIGINAL LE / ORIGINAL ORIGINAL LE / ORIGINAL SIX6 F4.5 SIX6 ACADEMY 909 / 808 808 3 www.gm-cricket.com BAT GRADES We offer English willow bats in eight qualities: ORIGINAL L.E., ORIGINAL, 909, 808, 707, 606, 404 & 303. Each quality is developed around different grades of willow. GM GRADING - INDuSTRY LEADING ORIGINAL L.E. iiiii + The very best unbleached seasoned Grade 1 English Willow + Selected for grain structure and weight + Limited by willow availability + Bats individually tested to ensure 5 Star performance + Fitted with top quality treble spring multi-piece cane handle for outstanding feel, flex and control + GM NOW! and ToeTek™ finish fitted as standard (see page 12 for details) ORIGINAL iiiii + Superior unbleached seasoned Grade 1 English Willow + Predominantly straight grained with a hint of colour and minor cosmetic blemishes + Fitted with top quality treble spring multi-piece cane handle for outstanding feel, flex and control + GM NOW! and ToeTek™ finish fitted as standard (see page 12 for details) 909 iiiii ORIGINAL ORIGINAL 909 808 + Unbleached seasoned Grade 1 English Willow L.E. + Predominantly straight grained with colour on one edge and minor cosmetic blemishes + Fitted with top quality treble spring multi-piece cane handle for outstanding feel, flex and control + GM NOW! and ToeTek™ finish fitted as standard (see page 12 for details) 808 iiiii + Superior unbleached seasoned Grade 2 English Willow + Minor blemishes, may have some colour to one edge + Fitted with good quality treble spring multi-piece cane handle for outstanding feel, flex and control + GM NOW! and ToeTek™ finish fitted as standard (see page 12 for details) 707 iiii + Seasoned unbleached Grade 2 English Willow + Minor blemishes, may have some colour to one edge + Fitted with good quality treble spring cane handle + GM NOW! and ToeTek™ finish fitted as standard (see page 12 for details) 606 iii + Superior Seasoned unbleached Grade 3 English Willow + Minor blemishes, may have some colour to one edge + Fitted with good quality treble spring cane handle + GM NOW! and ToeTek™ finish fitted as standard (see page 12 for details) 404 iii + Seasoned bleached Grade 3 English Willow + Knot marks with some stain/speck + Fitted with treble spring cane handle + GM NOW! and ToeTek™ finish fitted as standard (see page 12 for details) 303 i + Seasoned Grade 4 English Willow + Grained GM polycarbonate DuraCover + ToeTek™ toe guard fitted as standard (see page 12 for details) 707 606 404 303 4 www.gm-cricket.com OCTANE ™ F2 NEW + MASSIVE F2 CONTOURED EDGES + FLAT FACE PROFILE + LOW SWELL POSITION + A BIG BAT + MADE IN ENGLAND FROM PRIME ENGLISH WILLOW MODELS AVAILABLE OCTANE™ F2 DXM® ORIGINAL L.E. 1142 Mens OCTANE™ F2 DXM® ORIGINAL 1242 Mens . Harrow . 6 . 5 OCTANE™ F2 DXM® 606 1342 Mens . Harrow . 6 . 5 . 4 . 3 OCTANE™ F2 DXM® 404 1842 Mens . Harrow . 6 . 5 . 4 . 3 Perfectly scaled junior bats – the shape of all Junior GM English Willow Bats directly replicate the shape of the Men’s version FACE CURVATURE 2mm Help your customers configure their bats at FLAT FACE www.gm-cricket.com/pages/bat-selector 5 www.gm-cricket.com AuRA™ F4.5 NEW + SUBSTANTIAL F4.5 EDGES AT DRIVE ZONE + TRADITIONAL BACK PROFILE + CONCENTRATED POWER + REDUCED TOE + MADE IN ENGLAND FROM PRIME ENGLISH WILLOW MODELS AVAILABLE AURA™ F4.5 DXM® ORIGINAL L.E. 1161 Mens . Harrow . 6 . 5 AURA™ F4.5 DXM® ORIGINAL 1261 Mens . Harrow . 6 . 5 AURA™ F4.5 DXM® 909 1561 Mens AURA™ F4.5 DXM® 707 1461 Mens AURA™ F4.5 DXM® 606 1361 Mens . Harrow . 6 . 5 . 4 . 3 ® AURA™ F4.5 DXM 404 FACE 1861 Mens . Harrow . 6 . 5 . 4 . 3 CURVATURE 4.5mm AURA™ F4.5 DXM® 303 1761 Mens . Harrow . 6 . 5 . 4 . 3 . 2 FLATTER FACE 6 Perfectly scaled junior bats – the shape of all Junior GM English Help your customers configure their bats at Willow Bats directly replicate the shape of the Men’s version www.gm-cricket.com/pages/bat-selector www.gm-cricket.com ™ MOGuL www.gm-cricket.comF4.5 NEW + SUBSTANTIAL F4.5 CONTOURED EDGES + BIG SWELL + EXTENDED SWEETSPOT + POWERARC BOW + CONCAVED BACK PROFILE + MADE IN ENGLAND FROM PRIME ENGLISH WILLOW MODELS AVAILABLE MOGUL™ F4.5 DXM® ORIGINAL L.E.